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Specifying the Figure Pointer
MATLAB indicates the position of the pointer (cursor) within the figure window using a graphical symbol. You can select a pointer from 15 predefined symbols (see table below) or you can define your own symbol. By convention, each of the predefined symbols has a purpose associated with it (although MATLAB enforces no rules for the use of any symbols).
You specify the pointer symbol by setting the value of the figure Pointer property. For example,
set(gcf,'Pointer','arrow')
The following table shows the predefined symbols, the associated specifier, and describes typical use.
Purpose
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Specifier
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Typical Symbol
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Locate a point on a graphics object
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crosshair
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Select a point anywhere in the figure
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arrow
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Indicate the system is busy
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watch
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Resize an object from the top-left corner
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topl
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Resize an object from the top-right corner
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topr
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Resize an object from the bottom-left corner
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botl
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Resize an object from the bottom-right corner
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botr
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View the actual hot spot
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circle
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Locate a point
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cross
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Use as popular symbol
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fleur
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Resize an object from the left side
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left
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Resize an object from the right side
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right
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Resize an object from the top
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top
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Resize an object from the bottom
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bottom
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Align a point with other objects on the display
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fullcross
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See the next section for information on defining your own pointer shape
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custom
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| | Selecting a Renderer | | Defining Custom Pointers | |